Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

These amendments provide that the Commission for Energy Regulation shall consider all of Irish Water's costs - its capital and operational expenses - when it is considering the water charges plan submitted by Irish Water. As I explained earlier, the costs submitted by Irish Water will be subject to detailed examination by the economic and technical specialists within the Commission for Energy Regulation. This analysis by the commission will ensure Irish Water's costs are justified and the interests of the consumer are protected.